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Today In Hip Hop History: Redman released his second album ‘Dare Iz A Darkside’ on November 22nd, 1994. The album featured production by Redman, along with Rockwilder and Erick Sermon. Singles released were “Rockafella” and “Can’t Wait”.

Today In Hip Hop History: The Wu-Tang Clan released their third album ,’The W’, on November 21st, 2000. The album featured guest appearances from Isaac Hayes, Redman, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, and Junior Reid. Singles included “Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off)”, “Gravel Pit”, and “Careful (Click, Click)”.

Today In Hip Hop History: Dr. Dre released his second album ‘The Chronic 2001’ on November 16th, 1999 The album featured production primarily by Dr. Dre and Mel-Man, as well as Lord Finesse, with guest appearances by The D.O.C., Hittman, Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Xzibit, Eminem, and Nate Dogg. Singles included “Still D.R.E.”, “Forgot About Dre”, […]

Today In Hip Hop History: Method Man released his debut solo album ‘Tical’ on November 15th, 1994. ‘Tical’ was the first Wu-Tang solo album released after the group’s debut, ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’. It featured production by RZA and appearances by Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, Mary J. Blige and others. Singles included “Bring the Pain” […]

Today In Hip Hop History: Jay-Z released his eighth studio album, ‘The Black Album’, on November 14th, 2003. ‘The Black Album’ was promoted as Jay-Z’s final album before retiring ( returning later in 2006 ). The album featured production by Just Blaze, Kanye West, The Neptunes, DJ Quik, Timbaland, 9th Wonder and Rick Rubin, and […]

Today In Hip Hop History: Eminem released his debut solo album ‘Infinite’ on November 12th, 1996. ‘Infinite’ was recorded at the Bass Brothers’ studio, with production handled by Mr. Porter, Proof, and Eminem himself. The album features guest appearances by Proof, Mr. Porter, Eye-Kyu, Three and Thyme, as well as singer Angela Workman on the […]

Today In Hip Hop History: Jay Z released his fifth album ‘The Dynasty: Roc La Familia’ on October 31st, 2000. ‘The Dynasty: Roc La Familia’ was originally a Roc-A-Fella Records compilation album. The album would showcase Roc-A-Fella artists Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Amil and Freeway, but was ultimately marketed as a Jay Z solo album […]

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